WhyYouMatter Photographs

Learning Targets

I can...

• Create an original Why You Matter Photograph using digital techniques learned in class
• Use neutral colors (white, black, grey), space (positive, negative), and value (lightness, darkness) inspired by 2020 Why You Matter Campaign
• Use art elements (value, shape, space) and design principles (composition, variation, contrast) based on Contemporary Artisans
• Define Installation (act of act being installed in a space open to all people in the community) 

Lesson One
Day One, Art Start

1.  Why You Matter (2017) Campaign

2. Read The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig 

3. Discussion Questions "Why do you matter? What are some positive attributes you have? What is your why? What is your common thread? How do you feel that one of the comments may have been written with you in mind? How did it feel to tell someone else that they matter to you? Why do you think it's important to express the positive thoughts we have about our classmates? Who are you? What is the big picture? What do you wish someone knew about you? what helps you cope with stress? What impact can you have on someone's life? What do you think the person is thinking in this picture? Why do you think this artwork makes you feel this way? How do the colors, shapes, and space in the photograph make you feel?"

Lesson Activities

1. Choose 8" by 12" Photograph Paper

2. Brainstorm three character attributes (git, curiosity, self-control, emotional intelligence, zest, optimism, gratitude) that fit individually 

3. Write three preliminary statements on whiteboard for photograph design 

Day Two, Art Start

1. Retrieve 8" by 12" Photograph Paper

2. Why You Matter Campaign (2017) Campaign 

3. Discussion Questions "How large do you think our installation will be? What are some ways we can make our collaborative pieces look like an original work of art? What do you like about these photograph designs? What would help make these photograph designs better? What are you passionate about? What is your message? What do you care about? What would you like to change about the world? Does our work successfully communicate that narrative to viewers visually? How did our approach match our intended audience experience of the work? What did you learn about this collaboration?" 

Lesson Activities

1. Choose best photograph design out of the three preliminary statements 

2. Use dry erase marker to lightly transfer photograph design onto one whiteboard 

3. Outline final dry erase marker statement with neutral colors (black, grey, brown) before taking photograph of whiteboard

Day Three, Art Start

1. Retrieve WhyYouMatter Photograph for Assigned Table

2. Set Up Studio Area (white boards, markers, erasers)

Lesson Activities

1. Outline dry erase marker statement three times before taking photograph of whiteboard

2. Use value (hue, tine, color) to color background (whiteboard) of whiteboard photograph

3. Use printer to print three photographs of finished WhyYouMatter Photographs 

Artist Examples

Student Examples